Stocking stuffer ideas for a photographer

[Meat-Run]

Hey folks, need a little help in the photography department so I thought about you guys first. Question is, my wife is a photographer and I was wonder about some gift ideas for her that will not break the bank. So to start off is there anything that could qualify as a "stocking stuffer"? She does have lenses except the big dogs that you guys shoot that start at $1,500 but thats out of the question. I'm thinking anything starting at (don't laugh) $5 and up. I'm not poor but just some things that maybe you use that maybe just as simple as lens case or whatever.

Do keep in mind that I live in Brainerd and online shopping restraints are now a factor so it maybe have to be a box store or the Photo Center but thats about all I have for options. Thanks for any help or pointers.

mr

[WifeKidsandDog]

Microfiber lens cleaning cloths -- I always lose mine and you can never have too many :-)

Lens cleaning solution (not just regular eyeglass cleaning stuff, though -- make sure you can use it for lens).

Case to keep her memory cards if she shoots digital and another memory card.

Rechargeable batteries if she uses a camera with AA batteries.

Photo paper 4x 6" if she prints her own images

Hmmn, I"ll have to think some more.

One more idea -- if you've got time to check the jewelers, you might be able to find a sterling silver camera charm for around $20.

[MN Shutterbug]

Memory cards or batteries.

[brassman]

depending on the size of the camera, you could get her a new case, I like the memory card idea, 1gig cards are about one third of the price I paid for one a year ago.

[Dbl]

Rocket blower, for cleaning dust off lens and camera, should be able to find. Small flashlight for camera bag. New more comfortable camera strap. The other suggestions are great.

[Meat-Run]

All great ideas. I like the 1gig memory card. Don't think you can have enough of those and they cost about $10. She does shoot a 10D that she really loves and has a fairly new camera bag that I did buy last year and she returned it for the one she wanted. But the air rocket suggestion is a good stuffer and the card holder case.

Anymore keep them coming?

thanks,

mr

[2u77matt]

If she shoots outside in winter, a nice pair of gloves thin enough to still control the camera would be nice. I learned that lesson the hard way last week. As someone else stated perfectly on here (can't remember who) "I lost all feeling except for pain."

[Meat-Run]

Thats a perfect idea 2u77matt. She was just talking about that last week when we were out in the yard shooting the oldes boy in his sled.

Keep them coming folks I love this HSOforum.

mr

[brassman]

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She was just talking about that last week when we were out in the yard shooting the oldes boy in his sled.

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You guys shoot your kids? I hope I never get invited to go sledding at your house.

how about a small tripod?

[Steve Foss]

I was in the C-store the other day talking with a clerk who knows I'm a photographer and I was talking about shooting wolves. A customer who didn't know me looked at me like I'd lost my mind.

[Dbl]

Excellent suggestion on the thin gloves for cold weather shooting, use mine all the time.